EP 116. What to Do When You’re Burning Out as a Manager

About this episode

This episode discusses recognizing and addressing burnout in management, offering proactive steps to regain energy and joy in leadership.

Every manager feels tired and stretched sometimes - but when exhaustion becomes the norm, it’s a red flag for burnout. The good news? There are clear signs to watch for and proactive steps you can take before it spirals. In this episode, I share: - The key signs you might be on the edge of burnout (and what to look for in your team too) - Why talking to someone is the first step to lightening the load - How to use an energy audit to see what drains vs. fills your energy - Why workload audits and delegation are essential burnout-busters - How to bring joy back into your work and life to re-ignite energy Burnout doesn’t have to be the cost of leadership. This episode will show you how to recognise the warning signs early, take back control of your energy, and create space to thrive as a leader and a human. If you are new to leadership and wondering how to “get it right”, have a listen What did you think of the episode? Was it helpful or is there anything else you want me to cover? Send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn - I would love to hear from you! Links and Resources Mentioned: The Workload Audit - Cut through the noise and simplify your workload by focusing on what matters…

People in this episode

Host: Tash Pieterse

Topics covered

• burnout
• management
• leadership
• energy audit
• workload audit
• delegation
• team dynamics

Keywords

• burnout
• management
• leadership
• energy audit
• workload audit
• delegation
• team support
• exhaustion
• proactive steps

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, LinkedIn

Products: The Workload Audit, The Doing to Delegating Masterclass

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